The authorities are responding to the immediate needs of the people affected by Typhoon Utor (locally known as Labuyo) in northern Luzon.

Eight men have died and 59,500 people are taking shelter in 6 evacuation centres and in the homes of relatives and friends.

The Office of Civil Defense and regional authorities will conduct a post-disaster needs assessment by the end of August to determine the response to the needs in infrastructure, agriculture and livelihoods in particular.